Physical Therapist

Serene Healthcare Staffing; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy to join our clinical team in Washington. You will assess patients, design individualized treatment plans, and administer therapeutic exercises and modalities in a hospital, SNF, or home health setting.

The ideal candidate holds a DPT, WA license, and strong anatomy knowledge, with excellent communication and the ability to work both independently and within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• DPT degree from an accredited program.
• Active Washington State Physical Therapist license.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and therapeutic techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Administer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities (e.g., heat, electrical stimulation).
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families on injury prevention, home exercises, and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and clinic standards.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants or students (if applicable).

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  
• Administer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities (e.g., heat, electrical stimulation)
  
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed
  
• Educate patients and families on injury prevention, home exercises, and lifestyle modifications
  
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
  
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
  
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and clinic standards
  
• Supervise physical therapy assistants or students (if applicable)
  

Physical therapists commonly treat conditions such as neurological impairments, injuries, and post-surgical recovery cases.

• Hospitals
  
• Skilled nursing facilities
  
• Home health settings
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program
  
• Active Washington State Physical Therapist license
  
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and therapeutic techniques
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of clinical experience (varies by employer)
  
• Specialty certifications (e.g., Orthopedics, Sports, Neurology)
  
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems